Struggling Chivas USA suspends operations (Reuters)

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As part of a fresh strategy mapped out by Major League Soccer (MLS) for the Los Angeles market, struggling Chivas USA formally ceased operations on Monday and will be replaced by a new club later this week. MLS Commissioner Don Garber said in a statement that the new Los Angeles franchise and its ownership group would be announced on Thursday with the club set to begin play in 2017. The decision on Chivas USA was made unanimously by the MLS board of governors, after a comprehensive review of the league's strategy for the Los Angeles market. ...